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1954 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1954 in Norwegian music. Events June * 1 – The 2nd Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway (June 1 – 15). Deaths ; January * 21 – Per Reidarson, composer, violinist, and music critic (born 1879). ; March * 21 – Hanna Marie Hansen, composer, violinist, and music critic (born 1875). Births ; January * 14 – Gunnar Andreas Berg, guitarist, music teacher, and record label manager. ; February * 16 – Torbjørn Sunde, jazz trombonist. * 18 – Bertil Palmar Johansen, contemporary composer and violinist. ; March * 17 – Bjørn Eidsvåg, singer and songwriter. * 21 – Haakon Graf, jazz pianist, keyboardist, composer, music arranger and record producer. * 27 ** Helge Iberg, contemporary composer. ** Paolo Vinaccia, composer, jazz drummer, and percussionist. ; April * 1 – Knut Værnes, jazz guitarist, composer, and band leader. * 6 – Knut Stensholm, drummer in the band Sambandet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Of Norway
Much has been learned about early music in Norway from physical artifacts found during archaeological digs. These include instruments such as the lur. Viking and medieval sagas also describe musical activity, as do the accounts of priests and pilgrims from all over Europe coming to visit St Olaf's grave in Trondheim. In the later part of the 19th century, Norway experienced economic growth leading to greater industrialization and urbanization. More music was made in the cities, and opera performances and symphony concerts were considered to be of high standards. In this era both prominent composers (like Edvard Grieg and Johan Svendsen) and performers combined the European traditions with Norwegian tones. The import of music and musicians for dance and entertainment grew, and this continued in the 20th century, even more so when gramophone records and radio became common. In the last half of the 20th century, Norway, like many other countries in the world, underwent a roots revi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2010 in Norwegian music. Events January * 29 ** Nordlysfestivalen started in Tromsø (January 29 – February 6). ** Bodvar Moe (bass) was awarded the Nordlysprisen 2010 at Nordlysfestivalen. February * 3 – The Polarjazz Festival 2010 started in Longyearbyen (February 3–7). * 4 – Kristiansund Opera Festival opened (February 4–20). March * 26 Vossajazz started in Voss (April 26–28). * 27 Stein Urheim was awarded Vossajazzprisen 2010. * 27 Karin Krog and John Surman performs the commissioned work ''Songs about this and that'' for Vossajazz 2010. April * 28 ** Bergenfest 2010 started in Bergen (April 28 – May 1). ** SoddJazz 2010 started in Inderøy, Nord-Trøndelag (April 28 – May 2). May * 26 **The start of Bergen International Music Festival Festspillene i Bergen 2010 (May 26 – June 7). ** Nattjazz 2010 started in Bergen (May 26 – June 5). * 29 – Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra is a Norwegian orchestra based in Bergen. Its principal concert venue is the Grieg Hall. History Established in 1765 under the name ''Det Musicalske Selskab'' (The Musical Society), it later changed its name to ''Musikselskabet Harmonien''. Bergen citizens often refer to the ensemble as "Harmonien" (the Harmony). After World War I, there was strong interest in the major Norwegian cities of Bergen and Kristiania (later Oslo) in having larger orchestras. In 1919, the orchestra in Bergen was reorganized to employ 40 professional full-time musicians. As of 2015, the orchestra has 101 musicians. The orchestra has had a long tradition of playing contemporary music. Ludwig van Beethoven's second symphony was performed in Bergen in the year it was published, 1804, even before it was performed in Berlin. Bergen-born composer Edvard Grieg had close ties with the orchestra, and was artistic director from 1880 to 1882. He also bequeathed a portion of his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Kristian Brynildsen
Lars Kristian Holm Brynildsen (October 8, 1954 - August 17, 2005) was a Norwegian clarinetist. He was principal clarinet of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra from 1979 until his death in 2005 and was a member of the Bergen Woodwind Quintet for 25 years. Before coming to Bergen, he was principal clarinet in the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra. He studied clarinet at the music conservatories in Oslo, Norway and Freiburg, Germany in addition to taking private lessons in Paris. As a young musician he played in the World Youth Symphony. He performed numerous times as soloist with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and also taught at the Grieg Academy The Grieg Academy ( no, Griegakademiet) is a disputed historical term used to refer to the higher education music programs in Bergen, Norway (birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg), as well as various collaborations across music institutions in Bergen ... of Music in Bergen. He served as Music Director of the Bergen Symphonic Band from 1986 to 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norsk Biografisk Leksikon
is the largest Norwegian biographical encyclopedia. The first edition (NBL1) was issued between 1921 and 1983, including 19 volumes and 5,100 articles. It was published by Aschehoug with economic support from the state. bought the rights to NBL1 from Aschehoug in 1995, and after a pre-project in 1996–97 the work for a new edition began in 1998. The project had economic support from the Fritt Ord Foundation and the Ministry of Culture, and the second edition (NBL2) was launched in the years 1999–2005, including 10 volumes and around 5,700 articles. In 2006 the work for an electronic edition of NBL2 began, with support from the same institutions. In 2009 an Internet The Internet (or internet) is the global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to communicate between networks and devices. It is a '' network of networks'' that consists of private, pub ... edition, with free access, was released by together with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Fredrik Jacobsen
Hans Fredrik Jacobsen (born 8 September 1954) is a Norwegian musician and composer, best known for his work with his wife, the traditional folk singer Tone Hulbækmo, and with the medieval music group Kalenda Maya, as well as his concert and studio music on a range of instruments: flute, diatonic button accordion, saxophone and guitar. Career Jacobsen was born, in Risør, but is based in Tolga. He and his wife Tone Hulbækmo are the parents of jazz drummer and vibraphonist Hans Hulbækmo and pianist Alf Hulbækmo. Jacobsen has played with Secret Garden, Halldis Moren Vesaas, Ragnar Bjerkreim, Sondre Bratland, Annbjørg Lien and Henning Sommerro, among others. Discography *''Langt nord i skogen''. 1988 (with Tone Hulbækmo) *''Seljefløyta''. 1997 (with Steinar Ofsdal and Hallgrim Berg) *''Jól''. 1998 *''Vind''. 2003 *''Himalaya blues''. 2004 (with Knut Reiersrud and Varja) Honors *Spellemannprisen 1988 with Tone Hulbækmo best children's album for ''Langt nord i skoge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bodil Niska
Bodil Aileen Niska (born 21 August 1954 in Vadsø, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz saxophonist known for her recordings of jazz standards. Career Raised in Hammerfest ,she was taught music by her father, the accordion player Aksel Niska, and studied under the guidance of Kjell Bartholdsen, and ran the jazz club "Montenegro" (1979–89). After moving southward in Norway in 1990, Niska collaborated within the trio "Girl Talk" from 1992, the other members being Tine Asmundsen (double bass) and Elizabeth Walker. They recorded the album ''Talkin' Jazz'' (1996). She formed the Bodil Niska Quartet, including Per Husby (piano), Stig Hvalryg (bass) and Roger Johansen (drums), at the Oslo Jazz Festival in 2005. She is also known for her collaboration with Pete Brown Trio, including Scott Hamilton and Harry Allen. Niska has established the "Bare Jazz" store in Oslo, and a record label by the same name. For her work she received "Sildajazzprisen" in 2005 and the Oslo Jazz Festival award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svein Olav Blindheim
Svein Olav Blindheim (born 25 July 1954) is a Norwegian jazz double bassist, composer and writer, and the brother of jazz pianist Oddbjørn Blindheim. Biography Blindheim was born in Ålesund, Norway and raised in Vigra, Sunnmøre, and has played in numerous orchestras and bands and released several recordings, including with Arild Nyquist and Lars Martin Myhre. He also plays in the band ''Gutta på skauen'' together with Per Vollestad and Fredrik Øie Jensen. Blindheim has resided in Hønefoss since 1983. Bibliography *2008: ''Tannregulering med Tørkesnor'' Discography Solo albums *2008: ''Litt A' Kvart'' *2009: ''Junikveld'' Collaborations *1985: ''Kalde Øl Og Heite Jenter'' (), with Trio Tre, including Arild Nyquist, Lars Martin Myhre *1987: Slemme Lars' Og Noen Andre'' (Tunsberg Grammofon), with Arild Nyquist *1993: ''Sol & Regn'' (SOL Records), with Arild Nyquist *1998: ''Odd Børretzens Mest Ålreite'' (Bare Bra Musikk), Compilation on "Vi Drømte Om Amerika ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecilie Ore
Cecilie Ore (born 19 July 1954) is a Norwegian composer. Biography Cecilie Ore was born in Oslo, Norway, and studied piano at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. She also studied piano in Paris, and composition at the Institute of Sonology in Utrecht, and with Ton de Leeuw at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam. During the eighties, Ore gained international acclaim for several of her electro-acoustic works. 1988 saw her winning both the first and second prize at the International Rostrum for Composers in the Electro Acoustic category for her work ''Etapper''. The same year saw Ore bestowed with the Norwegian Society of Composers´ Work of the Year Award for the orchestral work ''Porphyre''. Towards the end of the 80s, Orce gradually introduced a compositional focus on time, a focus that would lead to work cycles ''Codex Temporis'' and ''Tempura Mutantur''. ''Codex Temporis'' comprises works ''Praesens Subitus'' (for string quartet 1989), ''Futurum Exactum'' (for 12 stri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristin Solli Schøien
Kristin Solli Schøien (born July 14, 1954 in Oslo) is a Norwegians, Norwegian author and composer. Schøien studied at NLA University College, the University of Oslo, and the Norwegian Academy of Music. She is especially known for her hymnwriting. Schøien lives in Eidskog and was previously employed as a lecturer at the MF Norwegian School of Theology, Norwegian School of Theology. She also became known for the cabaret show ''Jeg synger min sang for vinden'' (I Sing My Song to the Wind), which sets to music poetry by Herman Wildenvey. It was first staged in 1990, and later in many places throughout Norway. A CD with the same title was later issued. Awards * Brunlanes Municipal Culture Award (1986) (for creating a show based on poetry by Herman Wildenvey set to music) * Herman Wildenvey Poetry Award (2008) Bibliography * ''Vet du ikke at du er rik'' (Don't You Know You're Rich; Oslo: Credo Forlag, 1971) * ''På min egen måte – 33 sanger og bibelviser'' (In My Own Way: 33 Son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Discogs
Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. While the site was originally created with a goal of becoming the largest online database of electronic music, the site now includes releases in all genres on all formats. After the database was opened to contributions from the public, rock music began to become the most prevalent genre listed. , Discogs contains over 15.7 million releases, by over 8.3 million artists, across over 1.9 million labels, contributed from over 644,000 contributor user accounts – with these figures constantly growing as users continually add previously unlisted releases to the site over time. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc. and located in Portland, Oregon, United States. History The discogs.com domain name was registered in August 2000, and Discogs itself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Øystein Norvoll
Øystein Norvoll (born 26 June 1954 in Tromsø, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician (guitar), who early was interested in and a winner of the "Gjett på Jazz" (1973). He is married to the vocalist Marit Sandvik and they gave birth to the artist Dagny Norvoll Sandvik (b. 1990). Career Norvoll was early inspired by the West Coast jazz guitarists Barney Kessel and Jim Hall. He was chairman of the Nordnorsk Jazzforum, og sentral i dennes utgivelse av ''Distant Reports'' med nordnorsk jazz (Gemini, 2001). Øystein Norvoll Quintet appeared at the Kongsberg Jazzfestival in 1988. He has also played with Hallgeir Pedersen in their collaborative project "Bebop Guitars" ("Nordland Musikkfestuke" and Festival of North Norway, 1999), duo at Moldejazz 2003, with his wife Marit Sandvik, with Jan Arvid Johansen on the album ''Tonen og Kjærligheten'' (2005), as well as in the band "Stett", together with Jørn Øien, Asbjørn Johannessen, Konrad Kaspersen and Trond Sverre Hansen (1989) an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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